About

Phi Gamma Delta exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to provide opportunities to each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills in order to become a fully contributing member of society.

We are united by Friendship. It is the basis of our brotherhood. Because of it, we accomplish far more than we do as individuals. Friendship is the sweetest influence.

We promote the pursuit of Knowledge. It is the key to a fuller, richer life. We gain it through education, the harmonious development of the powers of the individual.

We encourage Service. We have the ability, the opportunity, and the duty to serve our fellow human beings. Our reward is the satisfaction that comes from serving.

We believe in Morality. As gentlemen of quality, we must do what is right as individuals and as a group. Moral behavior is the basis of society’s existence.

We strive for Excellence. It is attained only when we fulfill our total potential. Mankind benefits when each of us becomes all that we can be.

Nicknames

FIJI, Phi Gam

Motto

Friendship, the Sweetest Influence

Community Service & Philanthropies

FIJI Rivalry Run (American Red Cross), UW Humorology (Camp One Hartland), Habitat for Humanity, CARS

Awards

John Templeton McCarty Proficiency Award (2009-2011)
Chapter of Excellence Award (2008, 2010, 2011)
Best Risk Management (2010)
UW Humorology 3rd Engagement Award (2008)

Fun Facts

Colors

Royal Purple

Mascot

‘Gamma’ the Snowy White Owl

Flower

Purple Clematis

Famous Alumni

Notable National Alumni

Calvin Coolidge (30th president of the United States of America)
Phillip H. Knight (Founder, Owner and President of Nike Corporation)
John W. “Johnny” Carson (Former host of NBC’s “Tonight Show”)
Dick Costolo (CEO of Twitter)
Fritz Henderson (President and CEO of General Motors)
Jack Nicklaus (Professional golfer)

General Information

Address

16 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53703

Local Founding

June 9, 1893

National Founding

May 1, 1848

Website